North Shore Titans Hockey Book 3: Unhinged Titan by EV Olsen

 

North Shore Titans Hockey Book 3

Falling for the unhinged Titan was never in the playbook.

Taking the job as assistant coach for Crestwood’s hockey team is supposed to be my fresh start—until I meet Viktor Novotny.

The uncontrollable goalie is a chaotic force, pushing every boundary and testing the limits of my self-control. His ice-blue eyes follow me everywhere, making him impossible to ignore.

He’s not just trouble—he’s the exact kind I need to avoid.

When an explosive confrontation morphs into a pulse-pounding encounter, I cross the line between coach and player, torn between responsibility and forbidden desire.

But Viktor's the most exhilarating gamble I've ever taken, and the harder I fight my feelings, the clearer it becomes . . . He needs me just as fiercely as I crave him, and he'll stop at nothing to claim me as his own.

*Unhinged Titan is the third in a five book standalone MM college hockey romance series featuring an over the top alpha hockey player and the new assistant coach. This is a romance with stalking, an eight year age gap, and protective/possessive alpha main characters.*

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211108905-unhinged-titan

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My Review: 4/5 Stars

Viktor is just pure chaos. Though that surprises no one considering he is a hockey goalie. One with promise to play in the NHL but before that he is finishing his degree in engineering because he is also a bit of a genius. Though when it comes to relationships, Viktor can’t seem to find anyone who can handle his chaos and though he tries his best to shake it off, deep down it bothers him. Then he locks eye on Beckett. And he knows that man is his. Even when he learns that Beckett is their new assistant coach. Beckett isn’t prepared for Viktor and though he tries hard to fight the pull between them, it’s only a matter of time until he gives in. Because deep down, he knows Viktor is as much his as he is Viktor’s. Get ready for some hockey, some violence, and a whole lot of chaos. I was definitely looking forward to seeing who could be Viktor’s match. And I was not disappointed !

North Shore Titans Hockey Book 2: Brutal Titan by EV Olsen

 

North Shore Titans Book 2

Jackson Reed has been a thorn in my side since the day we met–always running his mouth, always itching for a fight. Our rivalry on the ice has left us bruised and bloodied countless times.

When our teams end up at the same hotel for the Regional Championships, the brutal Titan gets under my skin in a whole new way. A fight turns into a chase through the woods, and when I’m caught, it ignites a forbidden fire within me that can’t be stifled.

Our secret encounters grow more intense, and I find myself craving his touch, his taste, his infuriating smirk that both turns me on and makes me want to punch him in his perfect face.

As captain of the South Shore Serpents, getting involved with the star of our rival team is reckless. A betrayal.

Forbidden.

But Jackson Reed doesn't stop until he gets what he wants, and this time–it's me.

Falling for the brutal Titan was never part of the plan.

Except he's the most addictive bad idea I've ever had, and I can't get enough.

*Brutal Titan is the second in a five book standalone MM college hockey romance series featuring an over the top alpha hockey player and his biggest rival on the ice. This is a romance with bullying behaviors, bi-awakening and two protective/possessive alpha main characters.*

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/209522047-brutal-titan

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My Review: 4/5 Stars

Jackson and Killian have been rivals since they were kids. Fighting on and off the ice, they just know how to push one another’s buttons. And they aren’t afraid to use their fists either. So when their two hockey teams end up in the same hotel for the Regional Championships, neither can really resist the temptation to mess with the other. Jackson kicks it off when he chases Killian through the woods. And when they corner one another, well things take an unexpected turn. A weekend of playing hockey also turns into a weekend of figuring out this thing between them when they end up hooking up. Turns out there really is a fine line between love and hate. And what these two feel for one another goes way beyond a rivalry. I am always down for a good enemies-to-lovers story and this one didn’t disappoint. Especially when their protective instincts kick in for one another. Another quick story, but I’m enjoying this series so far!

North Shore Titans Hockey Book 1: Savage Titan by EV Olsen

 

North Shore Titans Hockey Book 1

I caught the attention of a savage beast.

My fault–ish after I crashed into the North Shore Titan’s star defensemen on my way to class.

In typical Eli Holmes fashion, instead of walking away after he threw my books across the hall, I stood up to Alexei Petrov.

Even sat right next to him in class, letting him know exactly what I thought of his brutish behavior.

Someone should’ve reminded me not to go around poking monsters.

But I’m not one to cower.

Until a heated encounter leads to a steamy kiss.

Now, I can’t seem to get away from him–at school or in my thoughts.

And his savagery draws out desires I didn’t know I had.

The worst part–even seeing how dark this hockey player is, I can’t stop myself from falling for him.

One way or another, Alexei Petrov is going to destroy me.

*Savage Titan is the first in a five book standalone MM college hockey romance series featuring a possessive hockey player, and the feisty art student who crashes into his world. This is a bully romance with dark behaviors, bi-awakening and opposites attract.*

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/206755042-savage-titan

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My Review: 4/5 Stars

Alexei’s focus has to be on hockey if he wants to be in the NHL. Him and his teammates are known for being untouchable and brutal on and off the ice. So no one is more surprised than him when mouthy art student decides to call him out for being a jerk. Every opportunity Alexei finds to try and put Eli back in his face only backfires. Especially when he realizes there is a spark of attraction between them. And once they act on it, there is no going back. Eli knows he should probably keep his head down. Alexei has been anything but kind, but Eli also can’t stand a bully. But getting close to Alexei makes Eli realize there is something between them and instead of backing off, Eli is all in. There is something more to Alexei and Eli wants all of him. Especially when Alexei says Eli is his. A quick read filled with hockey, romance, and some very possessive hockey players. 

Bulletproof by KM Moronova

 

From New York Times bestselling author K.M. Moronova comes a new biting, suspenseful dark romance set inside the elite special ops world of the Dark Forces.

He was built to be bulletproof. She's the one thing that can break him.

Briar Thornton has spent months outrunning her past, but when she's drawn to the small Montana town of Bane Falls with the death of her late uncle and his estate to handle, she runs straight into a new nightmare—and a man more dangerous than the one who tried to kill her.

Roman Syxx isn't a savior. He's a weapon—cold, precise, and programmed by the Dark Forces to destroy anything and anyone. As the lieutenant of the covert Icarus Squad, he's in Bane Falls on orders: infiltrate, eliminate, disappear. But the new girl that randomly shows up in the small town fractures his control in ways no enemy ever could.

Drawn together by their traumas, they burn through each other's defenses until love feels as lethal as war. And when Briar's hidden connection to Roman's mission is exposed, both will learn that freedom always comes with a body count.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/239829541-bulletproof

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My Review: 4/5 Stars

From the world of Dark Forces, we follow a new squad. Icarus. Led by Roman Syxx. Roman’s squad has been assigned to Bane Falls where they’ll live among civilians as they try to complete their mission. And when Roman receives intel that a package is coming that he must intercept, he never expects that package to be a woman. Briar has been running for months now from the man who tried to kill her. Her goal is to lay low and keep moving. Earn enough money then get out of the country. And when she hears that her uncle has passed and the estate is left to her, she can’t help but feel hopeful that this will be a safe place to lay low and get the cash she needs. But the moment she steps into town, she realizes this place may be more dangerous than where she was running from. Briar has stepped into something way bigger than her and yet somehow, she is connected. Roman tries to get her to leave but she stubbornly stays and now he has to keep her there. It’s push and pull between the two of them, discovering secrets about one another and trying to survive. But there are more secrets buried than either of them every imagined. I have to say this series does a really good job of throwing in some last minute twists and turns. It definitely keeps you on your toes. Expect the dark, military romance this world has been known for. And with the way this one ends, I’m really looking forward to see what could be coming next!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Dark Forces Book 2: My Blade, Your Back by KM Moronova

 

Dark Forces Book 2

Broken. Lost. Unforgiven.

One month after surviving the Under Trials, Emery Maves finds herself in a world she doesn't recognize―with a man whose cold eyes are haunted by secrets she can't remember. Stripped of her memories, Emery is tormented by dreams of danger, death, and deceit. The only constant is the lure of the experimental drug that shatters her mind but leaves her almost invincible―and the dangerous pull of the man called Mori.

Cameron Mortem is fighting a battle he thought he'd already lost. He knows letting Emery in could destroy them both, but her amnesia is a curse neither of them can outrun. Forced together on a high-stakes level black mission that goes disastrously wrong, they find themselves thrust deeply into the underworld of the black market with an unexpected foe.

But as old scars are torn open and hidden plots unravel, Emery discovers she's more tangled in this world than she ever imagined. And Cameron will have to face the one person he fears most: himself.

Loyalties will be tested. Secrets will be weaponized. Their bond―once forged in blood―may be the only thing that can save them. If they don't lose themselves first.

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My Review: 4/5 Stars

Picking up shortly after the previous book, Emery has no memories. Zip. Zero. Nothing. Has no idea who she is or anything of her past. And no one will tell her. Not even Mori. Her apparent partner on Fury Squad. Who she feels a connection to but can’t figure out why that is. All she can do is try to figure out her memories while also preparing for a mission her squad is assigned to depart very soon. But this mission is closer to Emery than she realizes. As for Mori aka Cameron, things are pretty awful for him. After nearly killing Emery thanks to the experimental drugs and being the reason she lost her memories, he can’t help but want to keep his distance. At this point he feels it is the best way to keep her safe. But that can only last long. Not when Emery is who she is. And letting go and walking away is not her style. Not when it comes to Cam. So much going on in this book! I will say I am not a big fan of a memory loss trope, but this one was definitely interesting and gratefully not an entire book problem for those who aren’t fans either. This story also had a lot of twists and turns to it. Just when you figure one thing out, something else happens. Like Emery, you just don’t know who to trust with anything. All together, I really loved Emery and Cameron’s story. Their journey was beyond rough but at least we get a satisfying ending for them. But I have to say that last page of the book absolutely killed me! Now I understand why you should read Leave Me Behind first despite the fact that Dark Forces takes place ten years before hand. We get quite a twist at the end of this story and a whole lot of things piece together. It actually makes me want to reread Leave Me Behind now that I have that information. Things make so much more sense. But if you haven’t read it yet, then definitely check it out!

Dark Forces Book 1: Your Knife, My Heart by KM Moronova

Dark Forces Book 1

From NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author KM Moronova comes a brand-new compelling and addictive dark romance in her Dark Forces world.

Dark. Deadly. Irresistible.

Cameron Mortem has a problem―he can't stop killing his partners. Officially labeled clinically insane, he's also one of the most lethal assets in the Dark Forces, a brutal underground military operation built on obedience, survival, and silence. But an experimental drug has fractured his control, making him a liability whenever someone else is on the field. As punishment, he's thrown back into the Under Trials―a merciless boot camp designed to break the weak and sharpen the ruthless.

His one directive? Don't kill the new girl.

Emery Maves narrowly escapes a death sentence after her own brutal crimes, only to find herself forced into the same violent world. Assigned to Cameron, she's expected to survive the Trials and her partner's unstable nature. But Emery quickly realizes there's more to Cameron than bloodlust and body counts. Beneath the madness lies a terrifying allure―and a strange, dangerous tenderness.

As the Trials push them to their limits, Emery must navigate the brutal demands of the Dark Forces while resisting the pull of a man who could just as easily kill her as protect her. And Cameron must fight the one urge he's never been able to overcome.

Their bond is intoxicating, chaotic, and born of violence. And if it doesn't destroy them both, it might just save them.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230895928-your-knife-my-heart

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My Review: 4/5 Stars

Cameron is a deadly asset to Dark Forces. There is just one problem. He keeps killing his partners. Though truthfully, it’s not his fault. He takes experimental drugs DF gives him in order for them to create the perfect soldier and clearly it has some kinks to work out. For Cameron, he tends to lose his mind a bit and the results aren’t what DF wants. They can’t afford to have their own soldiers dead by their hands. So they are giving Cameron another chance hoping that the incentive and the continued new drugs will finally be resolved. Cameron is thrown basically back to bootcamp and his objective is to keep his new partner alive. Emery never wanted the role the family business gave her. But she has never had a choice. And when they throw her under the bus to save themselves, she is facing a death sentence. Until Dark Forces picks her up. Time to use the skills in a new environment and survive her psycho partner, Cameron. But Emery sees something more in Cameron than others. And the fact that he seems to care for her too makes her think that maybe he can overcome this. But when the trials begin, she’ll have to put her trust in him to survive. Great start to their duology because this was not the end of their story! And what an end that was! For those who have read Leave Me Behind, fun fact, this takes place a decade before which I found super interesting. More so, we get to look at what happens when someone is recruited and the trials they ender before they end up on one of the deadly squads. I really enjoyed getting to know Emery and Cameron and I can’t wait to see how their story ends.

Into Darkness Book 1: Lights Out by Navessa Allen

 

Into Darkness Book 1

#1 New York Times bestselling series and Instant USA TODAY Bestseller

The viral TikTok stalker dark romance, burning with high heat, hilarious banter, and a love story like you’ve never seen before. Can you handle the ride?

I want someone with a soul as black as night. Someone who would burn the world down for me and not lose a single minute of sleep over it.

Trauma nurse Aly Cappellucci doesn’t need any more kinks. She likes the one she’s landed on just fine. To her, nothing could top the masked men she follows online. Unless one of those men was shirtless, heavily tattooed, and waiting for her in her bedroom. She dreams about being hunted by one in particular, of him chasing her down and doing deliciously dark things to her willing body. She never could have guessed that by sending one drunken text, those dreams would become her new reality.

I want things most people don’t, craving darkness and depravity instead of light and love.

Josh Hammond has spent his life avoiding the limelight, but his online persona is another story. At night, he posts masked thirst traps for his millions of fans to drool over, but one follower has caught his eye: Aly. After reading a comment begging him to break into her house wearing a mask, he decides to take her up on her offer.

Together, Aly and Josh live out their darkest fantasies, unaware that Aly has captured the attention of someone else. Someone with far more sinister intentions than a little light stalking. As Josh turns from predator to protector and the stakes heighten, he must ask himself how far he’s willing to go for the woman he’s obsessed with.

Lights Out is a fast-paced dark romance with a morally gray male lead. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the TWs at the beginning of the book.

Tropes: Stalker romance / Morally grey MMC / Masked stalker / He falls first / Black cat x golden retriever / Kink friendly

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211200239-lights-out

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Aly is no stranger to the darkness. She has seen it all working as an ER trauma nurse. Maybe that is why she isn’t surprised with herself when she becomes obsessed with this one particular social media account of a guy in a mask. He fulfills all her darkest fantasies and what she wouldn’t give to make them real. Turns out, she just may get her wish… Josh has spent his life hiding from the limelight. With who his father was? Yeah, better to lay low and not be recognized. It’s safer that way. And he only trusts a few people in his life. But he also has this secret online persona. And when he learns that Aly, a girl his best friend used to hook up with, is into his online persona? Well, he can’t resist learning more about her. And what he finds tells him that they share the same fantasies. So what if he could make them real? And what happens when another sort of darkness comes from them? For a dark romance, I was cracking up a good portion of this story. Aly and Josh are hysterical, especially Josh. Being in their heads as they figure out what they are doing was so entertaining. I also loved that we got their soft and fun sides while also their more darker ones. It was such a nice balance between the two as they two feel for one another and pushed one another boundaries as well. I think this is gonna be an interesting world to explore and I’m excited to start the next one.